2018 SBD to RON Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5213 RON

YEARLY LOW

0.4802 RON

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5004 RON

2018 SBD to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the SBD to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 0.5213. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 0.4802.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0411 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4908 to the December average rate of 0.5057, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.5213 was down 5.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.5545, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SBD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,607 RON

2017 Average 2,592 RON

Yearly Trough Low 2,401 RON

Transaction Impact: A difference of 205.63 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.5153

0.4836

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SBD to RON Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.4929, compared to 0.5079 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0149 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4929

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5079

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0243 RON (High: 0.5174 / Low: 0.4930). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 RON (High: 0.5135 / Low: 0.5069).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0243

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0066

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0070 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0070

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.5102) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.5006), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0096 (+1.91%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.5102

2017 Avg (August) 0.5006

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5008	0.4823	0.4908
February	0.4923	0.4802	0.4862
March	0.4917	0.4811	0.4865
April	0.4956	0.4810	0.4878
May	0.5088	0.4949	0.5015
June	0.5103	0.4984	0.5048
July	0.5073	0.4972	0.5027
August	0.5213	0.5018	0.5102
September	0.5089	0.5009	0.5053
October	0.5135	0.5069	0.5106
November	0.5202	0.5090	0.5127
December	0.5174	0.4930	0.5057